Serving 1,395 students in grades 9-12, Peninsula High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,395 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 27%
Graduation Rate
: 86% (Top 50% in WA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 41% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 76% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 66% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Peninsula High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Peninsula High School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Peninsula High School is ranked #544 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Peninsula High School often compared to?
Peninsula High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gig Harbor High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Peninsula High School?
The graduation rate of Peninsula High School is 86%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Peninsula High School?
1,395 students attend Peninsula High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Peninsula High School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peninsula High School?
Peninsula High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Peninsula High School offer ?
Peninsula High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Peninsula High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,395 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 27%
Graduation Rate
: 86% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 41% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 76% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 66% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
